Energy
Use a renewable electricity supplier
Not all electricity suppliers are the same. Several can now provide
you with electricity produced from renewable energy sources such
as wind, solar and wave power, so even if you use lots of electricity,
you know it's not harming the environment. It doesn't cost any more
than conventional electricity and can be arranged with one phone
call or online.
Recommended
Links:
Ecotricity
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Shopping
Buy fairtrade and eco-friendly goods
Buying fairtrade goods makes sure that the producers in the Third
World always get a fair price. With most products, whether it's
cleaning products or DIY, you normally have a choice.Make sure you
read the label and think before you buy. Is it biodegradable, is
it recycled, is it from renewable sources?
Recommended
Links:
Natural Collection - Environmental products for home and family
Organic
Living - UK Organic Directory |
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Food
Buy locally produced food
Food transportation is the fastest growing source of exhaust pollution
and contributor to global warming. Check out your local Farmers'
Market for locally produced food and use your local stores more.
If you must use a supermarket, why not get your food delivered and
save yourself a car journey.
Recommended
Links:
National Association of Farmer's Markets
London Farmers' Markets
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Money
Bank and invest your money ethically
Your bank balance, savings and pension money can all benefit environmental
and ethical projects and businesses around the world. Ethical investments
are increasingly outperforming other investments financially too.
Recommended
Links:
Smile Bank - The Co-operative Bank online |
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Transport
Use your car less
If you own a car, you probably think you could never do without
it but perhaps there are ways you can use it less? How about living
closer to your work, joining a car pool, getting things delivered
instead of driving to the shopping centre or taking a walk or cycling?
When you do drive, try and choose to buy petrol from the best of
the oil companies.
Recommended
Links:
Sustainable
Transport
Ethical
Petrol Guide |
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Food
Buy organic and GM-free food
Organic food is free of all pesticides and so avoids contaminating
the land, wildlife and you. Plus, it also tastes better. And did
you know that because organic beer and wine have no additives, they
give you less of a hangover!
Recommended
Links:
Millers Organic Butchers
Wine
Alive - Organic Wine
Freedom Brewery - Organic Vegan Beer |
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Energy
Conserve energy in your home
Your fridge, washing machine, boiler and lightbulbs are all happily
wasting your money if they're not energy efficient, but they're
not the only culprits. Your walls, loft and windows are probably
wasting even more. Save money and do your bit for the planet.
Recommended
Links:
Save
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Recycling
Recycle more of your rubbish
Most rubbish can be re-used, recycled or used for compost. You could
also buy more recycled and second hand goods - check out your local
charity shops.
Recommended
Links:
Rethink
Rubbish
Recycle Now
Action
Aid - Recycling mobile phones and ink cartidges
Computer Aid
- Recycling computers
Waste Online
- National recycling resources |
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Holiday
Holiday Environmentally
Flying is one of the most polluting forms of transport. Why not
take a break in this country or go travelling by train instead of
plane?
Recommended
Links:
Organic
Living Holiday Guide
Green
Choices Holiday Guide |
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Community
Join your local LETS (Local Exchange Trading
Scheme) or Time Bank
Unhook yourself from the global finance system. Share your skills
and get services and goods in return for free! Joining a local currency
scheme keeps money in the local community and creates networks of
support between neighbours.
Recommended
Links:
LETS
Link UK
LETS Link
London
North
London LETS
Time Banks
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